You can charge your cell phone just by putting it on a charging pad, with no ports involved. What if you could do the same with your truck? Plus, there are ways truck drivers can protect themselves from tow truckers and horrendous bills—and your insurance can play a big role in that. The dog days of summer are usually a quiet time in the spot market, and this year is no different. But that’s about to change.
0:00 – News broadcast
10:22 – Charging trucks on the go?
25:10 – The finer points of towing and insurance
40:08 – The summer lull has set in, but help is on the way
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Charging trucks on the go?
Electrifying heavy trucks brings a number of challenges – from increased weight and lack of charging infrastructure to the time it takes to charge a single truck for long distances. But what if you could charge it while you drive? Researchers at Purdue University are trying this with a Cummins truck. They’ll tell Land Line Now about the project, which has enormous potential.
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The pros and cons of towing and insurance
Towing issues have become a major topic in the trucking industry, especially since cases of towing fraud and exorbitant towing fees have been exposed. But there are actually ways truck drivers can protect themselves from such problems – and the insurance options you choose can play a big role in that. Trina Skywalker and Trista Roby of OOIDA’s Trucking Insurance Division explain.
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The summer lull has set in, but help is on the way
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